EuroKids Summer Edition

An international festival for young talents in Maiori

EuroKids Summer Edition is the summer chapter of EuroKids, an international festival for young talents focused on music, dance, and painting. The event takes place in the town of Maiori, in the province of Salerno, in the heart of the Amalfi Coast in Campania, with some sections hosted in the nearby town of Minori. Established in 2009, the competition has welcomed delegations and artists from over thirty countries, transforming the coast into a cross-generational cultural exchange laboratory for a few days.

Organizers

The event is organized by the Rosso Arancio association, a Campanian organization active in promoting music, art, and culture, in partnership with ALFA — Alliance of Festivals Associations, an international network connecting youth festivals and competitions. The summer edition is held under the patronage and support of the municipalities of Maiori and Minori, which provide their most beautiful historic venues. The format goes beyond a simple competition: alongside the contests, there are training sessions, meetings, and opportunities for interaction among young people who, despite speaking different languages, share the universal language of music.

Competition Sections

The festival is open to both soloists and groups, with age categories starting from 5 years old up to the Eurotalent Open section, reserved for those over 27. The competition disciplines include:

• Singing: pop, jazz, movie and musical, folk, and original songs;
• Instrumental: modern, classical, and folk repertoire;
• Dance: modern, classical, contemporary, and folk;
• Painting: a creative workshop that has focused on the theme of peace in recent years.

Performances are evaluated by an international jury composed of teachers and professionals who follow the European youth competition circuit.

Event Venues

The headquarters is Palazzo Mezzacapo, overlooking Corso Reginna, the main street of Maiori. The building now houses the municipal library, the historical archive, and some municipal offices, and its halls host the competition trials. The Gardens of Palazzo Mezzacapo, with their rose-shaped flowerbeds and palm trees, make them one of the most photographed corners of the coast and provide the setting for the final gala under the stars. In Minori, just a few minutes away, the Palazzo delle Arti hosts the pop music section.

Awards and Recognition

• Statuettes for first, second, and third place in each category;
• Certificate of participation for all contestants;
• Grand Prix: an invitation to perform as a guest at the EuroKids Winter Edition, with hotel accommodation and a fee included;
• Special Miss and Mister Festival awards;
• Award for the best original song;
• ALFA Award, assigned by the international network of festivals.

How to Participate

Registration is done by requesting the official regulations at [email protected]. Applications must be submitted by the deadline set by the organization in the spring before the festival. Booking accommodation well in advance is highly recommended, as June is peak tourist season on the Amalfi Coast and availability runs out quickly.

Why it is worth attending

For tourists visiting Maiori, the EuroKids Summer Edition is a chance to enjoy three days of free concerts and artist trials in locations usually seen only in passing. It is also one of the few events on the coast where the international dimension is genuine: the stage features young people from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia, welcomed by local families and hospitality providers. The grand finale in the gardens, outdoors and filled with the scent of the coast's lemons, remains the most evocative moment of the entire event.